Chris Sabo

Assistant Director of Multimedia Marketing at Ohio University

With an intense desire and passion, I pursue every opportunity that will help me to become a more well-rounded professional. With this persistence, my intentions are to secure a position within the sport or entertainment industry doing video related work. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I have additional samples of my work that I completed while interning at NFL Films. Thank You.

Work Experience

Producer/ Director

- Creates documentary projects and institutional productions.
- Responsible for meeting production deadline and for final product.
- Schedules the production in terms of pre-production, production and post-production.
- Assists with establishment and maintenance of an orderly equipment room.
- Establishes and maintains a systems for checking equipment out to students for approved projects.
- Supervises/directs production staff (Editors, Videographers, Student Interns, Writers, etc.).
- Takes an active role in video production training and academic curriculum by directly working with students in classroom settings

Assistant Director of Multimedia Marketing

- Generated content for Ohio University's athletic websites including game recaps, player profiles, and highlight films.
- Constructed weekly highlight films to be shown to the football team before games.
- Filmed meetings, practices, and games for the Emmy nominated original documentary series "Relentless."
- Design, build, and upload player profile pieces to Ohio University's website.

Assistant Director of Video Operations- Graduate Assistant

-Coordinated the taping of practices and games for film study.
-Imported, logged, and organized practice and game footage to an in-house network.
-Fabricated highlight-based videos and created weekly DVD cutups for players and coaches.
-Shot each game from the sideline for highlight purposes.

July 2011
- May 2012
Akron, Ohio, United States

Storied Rivals Sport Media L.L.C.

Camera Operator, Videographer

- Drives on-location to shoot sporting event
- Captures footage that can be used to tell a story about the game and its surrounding environment.

Editor, Camera Operator

- Partnered with the CEO and media team to discover, define, and execute the vision of the final product.
- Received footage to edit into commercial based products.
- Built graphics that helped to enhance the product and make them esthetically pleasing.

Co-Producer, Camera Operator, Editor

- Met with the marketing director to discuss the needs and wants of the organization.
- Filmed in the boxers at weigh-ins, in their locker rooms, and at ringside to capture footage to be used in promotional videos.
- Created motion graphics, led the musical production process, and edited sequences for production.

January 2012
- Brook Park, Ohio, United States

Friday's Finest Highlight Company (Personal Endeavor)

Creator, Producer, Editor, Camera Operator

-Uploaded, logged, and selected season footage for the construction of highlight films for potential college student-athletes and local high school clients.
-Created professional video products that were used for college recruiting purposes, or as a family keepsake and remembrance.

Camera Operator

-Filmed the secondary camera while receiving instruction from the producer via headset.
-Helped with the set-up and breakdown of the shooting location.
-Duties included running audio wire, setting up cameras and tripods, and hanging backdrops and lights.

Aquatic Manager, Life Guard, and Water Safety Instructor

-Directed and oversaw the daily operation of a staff of seven lifeguards.
-Functioned as the first link in the Emergency Action Plan and first responder in aquatic emergencies.
-Taught public and private swim lessons to children from ages two to 50.
-Checked for proper levels of pool chemicals to ensure patron safety.
-Handled patron relations related to the aquatic facility and its employees.

Softball Field Crew Chief

-Managed a crew of six work-study employees.
-Coordinated, scheduled, and approved work time with head coach and athletic director.
-Prepared the stadium and playing surface for intercollegiate competition.